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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15

OLD pill boxes are spread over the land by
the thousands after having been emptied by
suffering humanity. What mass of sick
ening, disgusting medicine the poor stomach
has to contend with. Too much strong medi-
cine. Prickly Ash Bitters is rapidly and
surely taking the place of all this class of
drugs, and in curing all the ills arising from
a disordered condition of the liver, kidneys,
stomach and bowels.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15
THRIFTY VICTORIA.
What It Costs Great Britain to Maintain
tl,e Queen and Her Family.


Imade an inquiry as to the cost of
sustaining the royal family, and the
figures in this connection will be inter-
ssting. particularly as the subject viii
soon become a political issue, with
more acrimony than ever before.
1t costs England nearly s6,00o,00a a
year to sustain the palaces reserved for
The exclusive use of the Queen and her
family, and nearly an equal amount to
sustain the royal pleasure grounds the
Queens Guards cost S2,5OO,00o, and
the royal yachts $500, 900. total an
nual expenditure of S16.000.000 or so
tor the protection and pleasure of the
royal family. In addition to this the
Queen is allowed sj50.0)0. or $500
300, for her annual expenseS-at leasn
this was the amount in 1886. Sac has
Privy purse of e50.00l which is for
her pin money; last year she dis5urSed
nearly so. 000 as royal aims but was
reimbursed from the public treasury b.;
order of Parliament and granted over
pIOO,VOO IA 'Liiusli l~1'i>ipalo APl 9CA hlSS'
performed. which was also charged ID
The people. This covers her MLjcsty's
expenses for the year.
Then the Prince of Wales had IN al
iowance OF els, 10, the ID Ike OF f lin
burgh had the free use of the Royal
Palace, known as Clarence House. and
large SIM was spent in repairs dur
ing the Year. which WAS paid from tine
treasury. In addition to this. his al
lowance was c2S.O)0. The Duke is
very rich man OF his own account, and
as heir to the Duke of Saxe-C0blrg,
will shortly inherit the princely estates
and enormous revenues of his uncle.
the reigning d Ike. wh;ch are said to
reach $500, 900 Il year. In addition t.
this his wife brought him a marriage
portion of $2.000.0)0 and an annuity Of
800. 900. or $4,000. a year. In 1874.
when an attempt was made to increase
his allowance, il was asserted that he
had married the richest heiress in El-
rope.
The remaining members of the royal
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15

To EAT peas with knife may not be good
form, but it's fun for the peas Washington
Hnfchef
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15

A PINEAPPLE is knotty but it is nice.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15
lining members of the royal

This makes a total or over 81. 0JJ.-
900 Il year as the cost Of roy-ity 10
England, and it is a goId dead as the
stage driver said, for every grandchild
the Queen has pulls few more pennies
out of the pockets of the poor i.sen OF
Great Britain.
In preparing for the debate that is 10
come on this question one of The lead
ing Liberals has gone into a calculation
of the cost of Qneen Victoria and her
family to the people during the fifty
years she has been upon the throne,
and | am permitted to print it:
Her Maiestys average $3.50 1887
1856 inclusive lis S., 0Q
OOJJ Is456I ...................... GSo,ON
,.'..,- 2G4,Oo,
Marriage Eote.--.-.--------. 23f3J
Vote or lo'o-...-...-.-.--... 6LOO
Princess Of Wales Ce:o,OOO) lS53-S6... s;I00
Duke Edinburgh (el5OJJ) Co
14-.....-..- .--------...-Sl2lOU
(c-5,o0O 1885. 10000
Princess Helena (eGOpO 'G3-s5 ele9,poD
Dowry)...--. $4,000
- $4,000
Princess Louise Ces, Oa0) '71-Sj { g0,GI0
(DOwry)...... 39,00J
$4,000
Late Princess Alice CcGO0O
Ca-1S. -..---.-.---------..--G B,0D
(DOwry)...... 3l,u00
- 1eG,OI
Duke Connaught (ei5OOO) RI
(e20,OO0) 1886 115,0D
- aa5.0O,
Late Duke Albany (e1500O
d4-S2.- .tl2lcU
leS5.OO0) S9S4... ---.-....-. 1900
- 17nON
Duchess OF Albany $4,000 'St-Sj.. FOO
Duke OF Cambridge (e120EO ':s)-SG... 1907
Duchess of Cambridge (eG000D 'J0-S6. 2lG,,R
Princess Augusta (e3,0oOl '43-S6....... 129UN
Princess Mary (e3,0OOD 1906. z 5000
(&;5,OO) 65-oj..--....-....... 10000
- 14sOW
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-15

663 Main St, BUFFALO, M.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20

Geo. w. Cakes has bought half
interest in the bottling works with
A. B. Pray.
John Brands, of Caledonia, died
Sunday morning, aged SO years. He
was buried by the X. 4.
Banister is sure to catch trade this
time and his ad is singh flyer"
G w. Loring and Son are selling
the best spring shade roller for fifteen
cents. Wall papers still cheaper.
Fine millinery and dressmaking
rooms in Beebe block are now &C.
cupied by Sprague & Parmely. We
would call special attention of lady
readers to their ad on the first page.
Mr.. A. Koerber, teacher of Piano
forte, Organ, and vocal music. Mr..
Koerber would respectfully announce
to the citizens of Owosso and vicini-
ty that he will open class of music
pupils. References: Rev. M. Ma
trau, Rev. ]. Donnelly, Rev DR..
Connover, Hugo Welenes, T. J..
Horsman- For particulars apply TO
John l.. Decker.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20

People of this place are sorry &c
learn that w. Dudley has disposed Of
his stock of dry goods and groceries
and will leave this village and be.
come a drummer Mr.. d. has
won many warm friends during his
stay here who will always wish him
success.
A. Alcott from Vernon now &C.
cupies the house just vacated by E.
Button.
A lew hardware store will be
opened here next week with 7. D..
Royce and Mr.. Alcoit as its proprie-
tors. Mr.. Royce needs no introduc-
ton as he is we'll known in this part
Of the county.
0. Richards was at the county
seat the greater part of last week.
H. H. Rosenkrans has answered 10
grandpa" since Saturday last and d.
Kanouse smiles the smile of young
pa.
A baby girl came 10 gladden. the
home of w. A. Royce on the 9Th
inst.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. r. Middlesworth
are visiting in Fowlefville this week.
A peddler by the name Of Patrick
McAlroy drove into the mill pond to
water his horse on Saturday last and
capsized his wagon, drowned his
horse and was saved himself from
watery grave by the timely assistance
of our towns most noted fisherman,
Dave Campbell. A little too much
"budge." COWARD.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20

Bett has tho new addition to his store
well under way: he means TO paint up
both inside and out in few days. !.
Crops look remarkably well in this sec
ton.
The paint brush has been used with good
effect on several buildings in our town.
r. s. Olcott has an elevated water tank
supplying four hydrants situated in differ
ent parts of his grounds surrounding his
residence. Olcott owns a fine brick dwell
ing and is spending money 10 have its
surroundings at par with it.
The Perry Advertiser, edited and pub.
lished monthly by J. w. Mervin came out
recently wonderfully improved. Perry
has three papers now and each one is sub
stantial too. t6
We are to have saloon yet another
year. Our village council did not exact
bonds. ETC., to the fullest extent OF the law
even though Perry cast SO large majority
in favor of the prohibtory amendment.
Our foundry will soon be ready TO do
casting.
Money has been raised to fix off and
beautify the school grounds. The Con
gregatienal society is getting their church
ground in neat order.
Mr.. McKellops says he will ere long
move his dwelling house from Front street
and build substantial brick building in
its place.
Preparation is being made 10 observe
Decoration Day. Rev. J. w. Kennedy is
TO preach the memorial sermon
The Baptist and the Congregational
denominations hold union meetings month.
ly now instead of weekly as heretofore.
II. w.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20
County, OF sHIAwAssEE. S.

i, Edmund o. Dewey, Clerk in and for the City
Of Owosso, In said county, do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing is true and correct copy
of Resolution passed by the Common Council OF
the City Of Owosso, at a regular meeting Of said
Council, held at the Council Rooms In said city,
May 10TH 1887, and now on record in my ONCE;
and that have compared the same with said origi-
nal Resolution and that Is Is true transcript there
from and Of the whole Of such original.
In witness whereofI have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the seal Of said City OF
owosso, this 10th day Of May. A. D.,
EDMUND o. DEWEY, City Clerk.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20
Resolution.

RESOLVED: BY the Common Council of the
City of Owosso that IL Is hereby deemed necessary
public improvement, that Martin street in said
city be widened from the d., q. ii. h NJ. II. X.
south to Stewart street and that a strip of land
feet and 3 inches wide be taken along each side of
said Martin street and added TO said Martin ST.,
making said st. 49k feet vide and that said Com
mon Council intend TO take the same for that pur-
pose and that said Common Council intend TO take
the same for that purpose and that said Common
Council will on the 10th day of June, A. D., 1887,
apply to the Justice Court Of Benjamin 4. Taylor,
Justices court of said city, for drawing of q
jury TO ascertain the necessity for using the proper
~ 30 intended TO be taken. and TO ascertain the
just damages and compensation, which any person
may be entitled TO. II such Intended improvement
be made, and to apportion and assess such damages
and compensation to, and upon all lots, premises
and subdivisions thereof, which will be benefited
by such improvement: and be IL further
Resoiysd, That copy Of these Resolutions, duly
certified by the City Clerk Of said city, be published
for four successive weeks In The Owosso TIMES.
The first publication TO be the Goth day of May:
and also that the City Marshal give such notice OF
these resolutions rs Is required by law.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20
Keep Kool,

For Grabame & Conner have started
their delivery'wagon on regular trips,
every afternoon, throughout the city,
and are now fully prepared to furnish
their celebrated Ice Cream in any
desired quantity, 20 families, at their
door. Watch out for the chime oil
bells-bring out your dish-get what
Ice Cream YOU want, and consequent
ly be happy.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20
A Noise.

Somehow it has got noised about
that DIR. Bagg, at his new drug store,
is selling lots of good and handsome
wall paper AID curtains, at very low
prices. Why, Mrs. Sweet told Mrs.
Smack, and Mrs. Smack told every
body else so, and that Is why it got
noised about. Sign, golden mortar.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20

If you want the incest hat for the
least money, call at Mrs. G.. S.
Beardsley's and get il.
Finest bath rooms in the city at
the Steam Laundry. on Main street
west.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20

COMMON COUNCIL ROOM, !
OWOesO. MAY 1fTU 1897

Special meeting of the Common Council.
Mayor Calkins in the chair.
Present: Aid. Frieseke, Gould, Tit.
comb, Wells, Wiley and Wolverton.
The liquor bond of Howard Bowman
with Patrick Waters and Alphonso b.
Pray as sureties. was presented and on
motion the bond accepted and the sureties
approved. Ayes o. nays 0.
The Council then adjourned.
EDMUND o. DEWEY,
City Clerk.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20
HzazFoaDs at AUCTION,
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9TH. ISI

At the fair grouds in the city Of Flint,
Mich. about 70 head of choice thorough
fired Herefords, of the most fashionable
blood. The $50. 900 Lord Wilton, 81, 900.
the Grove 3rd and Old Horace. Sale posi-
tive. For cataloges and further particu.
lars, address John w. Foster. Manager,
Flint, Mich, or Col. j. A. Mann, Auc.
tioneer, Kalamazoo, Mich.
VIM. w. CRAPO, Prop.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20

LADIEs-Mrs. G.. S. Beardsley has
just returned with one of the largest
and finest assortments of summer
millinery ever brought to Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20

FITS: All Fits stopped free by DR..
Kline's Great Nerve Restorer No Fits
after first days use. Marvellous cures.
Treatise and SO trial bottle free to Fit cases.
Send to DR.. Kline, 931 Arch st. p hila Pa
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20
Grand Public Sale
Shorthorn Cattle.

A CLEARING OUT SALE-ALL THE
HERD GOES.
To make room for our increasing herd
OF Poland Cdina Saline and flock of Meri
no sheep, we have determined to close out
entire herd of Shortliorns at auction. The
sale will pc held in the village of Byron,
on the Toledo e. Ann Arbor Railway, a
few miles from Gains Station on the De-
troit & Milwaukee II. r., and Durand and
Bancroft on the Chicago g. Grand Trunk
II. r., on
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20
Wednesday, June list. 1887


The cattle to be offered are of the Rose
of Sharon, Young Mary, Pomona, and
Victoria families, with the finely bred Ok
ford Vanquish BULL Vanquish I'd, at the
head, and to which most of the females
are in calf. These animals are mostly of
our own breeding, are IN good condition,
the famales regular breeders, and every
one recorded, or entered for registry in the
American Short Horn Herd Book.
REMEMBER-This is not culllng out
sale, but the entire herd cataloged will be
sold If bid on.
Catalogues containing extended pedi-
grees. terms of sale, ana other particulars,
will be ready in Il few day, and sent free
on application. Address
l.. w. & o. BARNES,
Byron, Mich.
Col. j. A. Mann, Auctioneer.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20

State Of Michigan. County of Shawassee, SIS:
/. f. NJ Miller, Cashier Of the above-named bank,
do solemny swear that the above statement Is true
to the best of my knowledge and belief.
L. M. MILLER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day
of May, 1887.
CHAs. d. STEWART,
Correct-Attest: Notary Public.
f A fl SsS#Sssl Directors.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20

Look at the handsome wash dress
goods on the counters Of Osburn &
Sons.
Black goods and colors at about
half price, from May al to June rst,
al Davis. b o. .vE ~
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-05-20

Yoke Of oxen and span Of horses
for sale. A. RoBERToN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-04
Thomas Hunts Estate

We, the subscribers. having been appointed
10y the Honorable the Probate Court Tor the
District of Chittcndcu, commissioners to re-
mands of all persons against the estate of
Thomas Hunt, late Of W,s forl, in
said district, deceased, and also all claims
and demands exhibited in offset there
to; and six months from the day of
the date hereof. being allowed by
said court for that purpose, we do therefore
hereby give notice that we will attend To the
business of our appointment. at the DWELL
ing house OF Eliza e. Hunt in Wcsttord in
81 district, on the seconds Saturdays of
March and August next, at ~ o'clock a. IN. on
each of sad days.
Dated this 18th day of February, lSs1.
CHARLES NJ MALL Commissioners
T.. II. BCGGLES, N''i''''N''''''' :
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-04

STATE or VERMONT The Honorable
IA r,,t.,..,.l, the Probate curt.
''''N"' ! Tor the District OF
thittcudcn.
TO all persons interested i'm the estate of
j mas +. Tar cr late of iiichmOud in said
district. deceased. GREETING:
Whereas, said Court has assigned thu eth
day of March next for the settlement of
the account OF the executor of the last will
ana testament of said Janu- +. Bar Der, de-
ceased, ANA for It decree the residue of
said estate to the drVi.ccs and lcrutccs OF
said dcccus Il. and ordered that public notice
thereof hr gwen 10 an persons interested in
sud estate 10y puhlis ing this order tire
week, >ucccs-i ely previous to the day as
signed. in the burlington Free Press prn,ci
in burlington nm SAID district.
Therefore, NOu are hereby notified to appear
at Probate court room. in Burlin4tOn, on the
day assigned. then and there to contest the al
luWaucc of SAID account II You see cause, and
10 establish your right as heus, lcgdtecs and
luwiu al claimants of said residue.
Given uudcrmy hand, this 18th day Of Feb
rHrN. lsS,.
JENNIE STACY. Register.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-04

the important part to the plant.
When we say n soil is exhausted We mean
that the available plant food has been eX-
hausted. This food may be chemically
supplied or supplied by allowing the land
to lie fallow until the breaking down, de-
composing process IF nature supplies the
element lacking How soon Il soil Will do
this depends on its character and the
amount of plant food in It, The soil OF
Vermont mas immense amounts of plant
food, and if we can break down
the material of the soil artillcially
thus food will become available. There
is no danger of the soil of Vermont ever
becoming exhausted. 1t contains much
greater amount Of plant food than West
ern soils.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-04


This company was Incorporated by the
Legislature of the state in 1872, and is subject
to the laws Of tn stat" regulating the affairs
Of institutions If its class.
According to the terms OF its charter this
COMPANY t. authorized 70 receive and hold
moneys and property in trust and on deposit
from courts of Law Or"quitN, including courts
Of probate aud insolvency, executors. admin
istratCr,, aSslgncrs, guardians. trustees, cor
purAtiuns an individuals, upon such terms
and conditions us may be agreed up.n
Upon all deposits interest Ia allowed At the
rate Of FOUR "E& CENT PR ANNtM,
payable scrT l-auura lv- Nugustl@t ard Feb
ruHry lst-whiCh interest compounds If not
Withdrawn.
This Rate Of Interest Is Guaranteed.
Al deposits uith mis- OstiiUtiNri not in crcCSs
Of &l5lu drc eN'irclp cTcmpi from turGtioH to the
GepoSitW the tar bring pGid drcC iBt0H n, state
bUHe compdHH This peculiar advantage is
derived only 10y the dCpOs tors OF such insti-
tutions as are subject to state laws.
As with National Banks, the stockholders of
this company are liable for the amt unt of
their stock and as much more. thus securing
the dcposltnrS against loss t. double the
amount of the capital stock in addition to the
cOmpanY's surplus tu d. The business of the
company IS transacted At its office in the How
ard National Bank, corner of hurch and COL
Iegc streets, during regular bank hours. For
the benefit % those to whom these hours are
not convenient the Office will hc open Monday
evening of each week, from to O'Clock.
Interest bearing Certificates also is-Ucd on
favorable terms. 9W,dNwtf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-04

STATE or VERMONT, The IIouora-
DISTRICT or CnITTENDEN, -. bile the Probate
Court for the District OF Chittcndcn.
triCt. deceased. GREETING
Whereas, SAID court has assigned the ETH
day of March 1885,, tor the settlement Of the Adj
residue Of SAM estate to tn" hers at law
IF said deceased, and Uidctcd that
public notice thereof b" gwen to all persons
der thrtc weeks succcsslVuiN previous to the
day Resigned, in the Darlington Free Press
printed IN burlington IN SAID distinct.
pear at tho Probate Court rooms III Iurling-
ton, on the Gay assigned, then and there ID
contest the allow nee of SaId ace .uut II YOU
sec cause. and 10 cs,u blisn our righ as heirs,
lcgHt"r~ AN lawful claimants OF sand residue.
Given uu Cr my hand, this 2}d day of Feb
ruary, 1851.
JENNIE STACY, Register.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-04
Espal uutiers.
Richard Martins Estate

STATE OF VERMONT. TO all persons
DISTRICT OF CuITTEN Den, concerned in the
estate of Richard Martin, late of Milton,
IN said district, deceased,
GREETGNG:
At Probate Court. holden at Burlington.
within and for the District of Chittcudcn, ON
thc9lGfh day of February. 1887, an instrument
putpulting to bc the last will and testament
of Richard Martin. late OF Milton. in said
district, deceased, was presented to the court
aforesaid, for probate. Ana il is ordered by
said court that the Eth day of March, 1857,
ut tine Probate Court rooms in said burlington.
hC assigned for proving said instrument; and
that notice thereof be given tOHll persons con-
ccmcd, 10y publishing this order three weeks
successfully in the Burlington Free Press a
newspaper printed at said Burlington, prcvi-
Gus to the time appointed.
Therefore, You are hereby notified to appear
before said court, at the time and place alUrc-
said ANA contest the probate of said will. If
you have cause.
Given under my hand at burlington, i'm said
district. this 10Th day al February lss1.
JENNIE STACY, Register.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-04
New and Important Railroad Projec
tion.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2s.-- Articles of incor-
poration will be filed to morrow for rail
way company to acquire the new line now
building from BrOckville, Ont, to Sault
Ste Marie, which is to be extended from
the south side of the st. Lawrence river.
opposite Brockville, through New York
State to connection with the Boston,
Hoosac Tunnel and Western Railroad,
which is to form the Massachusetts link
of an extensive system which is to bring
Boston 21j miles nearer Duluth. The
name of the new company Will be North
ern Pacific and Atlantic hallway Com
panyn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-04
Charles Learned's Estate.

We, the subscribers, having been appointed
by the Honorable the Probate Court for the us
lrlCt of thittcndCu, Commissioners To receive,
examine and adjust Lhc claims ana de.
mands of all persons against the estate OF
Charles Learned lale OF Ncsltord IN SAM
district, deceased. and also all claims ana
demands exhibited in offset thereto ;
and siX months from the dhy OF
the date hereof, being allowed 10y san
court for that purpose, we do therefore here
10y give notice that we will attend 10 the bust
ness of our appointments ut the residence
OF HCman L. L. ar ed, in said district, ON thc
second ; saturdays of March and Aug Ist ncAt,
at 10 O'Clock a. m. ON each ot said days.
Dated this 18Th day of February, A. ID. lSs'.
GEO. NORTHWAY, commissioners
HARMON b. HOWARD
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-04

CHICAGO, Feb. 2s-Windom, MINI, is
snow-bound, with fuel famine. Fences
and Out-houses are being burned. Only
two carloads of wood remain in the whole
town and not lump of coal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-04

JENNIE STACY, Register
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Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1887-11-15
City Council Proceedings.

The city council met last night rs
per adjournment with the full board
aud Mayor present, Alderman Bull
lard OF special committee on iail &C.
commodstion reported proposition
from Sheriff Irvine to board city pris-
ouers at the same rate as paid by the
county, which was on motion accept
ed by the council. Ordinance No. IA
establishing city seal was offered by
Alderman Towers and adopted. The
council then adjourned until tonight
at 7 O'Clock.